Madison County Schools & Education
Madison County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,048
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#76
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Madison County
Measured School Summary
Madison County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.3%.
Funding Context
At $7,048 per pupil, Madison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Madison County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
18 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #76 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
matches the state average
Funding context
$7,048
$946 below the state average
School coverage
18
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Madison County has 18 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Madison County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Madison County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#76
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Jonathan Alder Local
Elementary to high school visible
2,265 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
London City
Elementary to high school visible
2,117 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Madison-Plains Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,091 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Jefferson Local
Elementary to high school visible
987 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jonathan Alder Local is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Madison County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Madison County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Madison County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small-Scale Network of Six Districts
Madison County maintains a compact education infrastructure with 18 public schools serving 7,057 students across six districts. The system includes five elementary, six middle, and six high schools, creating a balanced pipeline for local families.
Jonathan Alder and London City Lead
Jonathan Alder Local is the largest district with 2,265 students, followed closely by London City's 2,117 students. Charter schools represent a small fraction of the landscape, with only one such institution serving 5.6% of total schools.
Predominantly Rural Learning Environments
Most of the county's 18 schools are located in rural settings, with average enrollment hovering around 392 students. London Elementary is the largest facility with 916 students, while five other schools operate in more centralized town locales.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
7,057
18 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Madison County
Jonathan Alder Local
London City
Madison-Plains Local
Jefferson Local
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Buckeye Community School - London
18 Public Schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Elementary School | Record | London City | London, 43140Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 916 |
| Jonathan Alder High School | Record | Jonathan Alder Local | Plain City, 43064Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 687 |
| Plain City Elementary School | Record | Jonathan Alder Local | Plain City, 43064Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 646 |
| London High School | Record | London City | London, 43140Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 629 |
| London MIddle School | Record | London City | London, 43140Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 542 |
| Tolles Career & Technical Center | Record | Tolles Career & Technical Center | Plain City, 43064Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Vocational | 462 |
| Norwood Elementary School | Record | Jefferson Local | West Jefferson, 43162Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 437 |
| Canaan Middle School | Record | Jonathan Alder Local | Plain, 43064Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 363 |
| Jonathan Alder Junior High | Record | Jonathan Alder Local | Plain City, 43064Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 338 |
| Madison-Plains High School | Record | Madison-Plains Local | London, 43140Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 324 |
| Madison-Plains Elementary School | Record | Madison-Plains Local | London, 43140Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 313 |
| West Jefferson High School | Record | Jefferson Local | West Jefferson, 43162Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 296 |
| West Jefferson Middle School | Record | Jefferson Local | West Jefferson, 43162Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 254 |
| Madison-Plains Intermediate School | Record | Madison-Plains Local | London, 43140Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 253 |
| Monroe Elementary School | Record | Jonathan Alder Local | London, 43140Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 231 |
| Madison-Plains Junior High | Record | Madison-Plains Local | London, 43140Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 201 |
| Buckeye Community School - London | Record | Buckeye Community School - London | London, 43140Town: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 135 |
| London Preschool | Record | London City | London, 43140Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 30 |
Jonathan Alder High School
Jonathan Alder Local
Plain City, 43064 / Rural: Fringe
Plain City Elementary School
Jonathan Alder Local
Plain City, 43064 / Town: Fringe
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Plain City, 43064 / Rural: Distant
Norwood Elementary School
Jefferson Local
West Jefferson, 43162 / Town: Fringe
Jonathan Alder Junior High
Jonathan Alder Local
Plain City, 43064 / Rural: Fringe
Madison-Plains High School
Madison-Plains Local
London, 43140 / Rural: Distant
Madison-Plains Elementary School
Madison-Plains Local
London, 43140 / Rural: Distant
West Jefferson High School
Jefferson Local
West Jefferson, 43162 / Rural: Fringe
West Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Local
West Jefferson, 43162 / Rural: Fringe
Madison-Plains Intermediate School
Madison-Plains Local
London, 43140 / Rural: Distant
Monroe Elementary School
Jonathan Alder Local
London, 43140 / Rural: Distant
Madison-Plains Junior High
Madison-Plains Local
London, 43140 / Rural: Distant
Buckeye Community School - London
Buckeye Community School - London
London, 43140 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,048
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Madison County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Madison County, Ohio?
Madison County maintains a compact education infrastructure with 18 public schools serving 7,057 students across six districts. The system includes five elementary, six middle, and six high schools, creating a balanced pipeline for local families.
What are the major school districts in Madison County, Ohio?
Jonathan Alder Local is the largest district with 2,265 students, followed closely by London City's 2,117 students. Charter schools represent a small fraction of the landscape, with only one such institution serving 5.6% of total schools.
What is the school experience like in Madison County?
Most of the county's 18 schools are located in rural settings, with average enrollment hovering around 392 students. London Elementary is the largest facility with 916 students, while five other schools operate in more centralized town locales.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.